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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.95, 1,100.62 and 548.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.95, 1,100.62 and 548.91 is: 758.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.95 : 1,100.62 = 548.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.95/1,100.62 = 548.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.95x = 1,100.62 × 548.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.95x = 604,141.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,141.32/796.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.07

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